EIA Consultant

Waterjobsuk; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work

Private medical cover

Chartership support

Parental leave

Annual leave purchase

Volunteer days

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Jacobs, a leading environmental consultancy, is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to drive environmental assessment workstreams across major UK and Ireland projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, advise clients, and help secure project consents to deliver sustainable outcomes.

The role offers flexible/hybrid working, opportunities for leadership progression, and engagement with major clients across energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master's qualification in a relevant environmental, planning or scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable experience delivering EIAs and coordinating environmental work on infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of environmental assessment methodologies and legislation.
• Experience with UK consenting regimes (DCO, Town & Country Planning or similar).
• Client-facing experience with ability to build trusted relationships and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Strong leadership, communication and project management skills.
• Chartership or membership with ISEP, CIWEM or IES, or commitment to pursue with Jacobs' support.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental assessment workstreams and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide strategic advice to clients and ensure delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
• Support successful consent and delivery, embedding environmental and sustainability considerations.
• Engage regulators and clients to navigate environmental requirements and approvals.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Environmental/planning/scientific degree

Chartership / professional body membership

Job description

EIA Consultant

Region: Country Vicinity: United Kingdom (UK) Industry Sector: Conservation Jobs , Ecology Jobs , Renewable Energy jobs , Water Jobs , Environmental Jobs , Biodiversity Jobs , Built Environment Jobs , Energy Jobs , Stakeholder Engagement Jobs , Environmental Management Jobs , Ecological Jobs Job Category: Business/Strategic Management , Legal/Regulatory , Project Management , Specialist & Technical , Design , Ecologist , Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) , Reporting , Infrastructure , Surveying Job Type: Permanent Education Level: Please see job description Salary Description: Competitive Salary + Excellent Range of Benefits Posted: 24/09/2026 Start Date: ASAP Recruiter: Jacobs Job Ref: GreenJobs - #44166 Closing Date: 31/10/2026

Location: London, All GB Regions, United Kingdom

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Shape the future of major infrastructure and environmental projects across the UK and Ireland.

As a Principal EIA Consultant, you'll play a leading role in delivering environmental assessment and consenting solutions for some of the region's most complex and high-profile developments. Your work will help clients navigate environmental challenges, secure project consents, and deliver sustainable outcomes that benefit communities for generations to come.

You’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams, regulators, and industry-leading clients to ensure environmental and sustainability considerations are embedded throughout project design and delivery. Whether supporting renewable energy, water, transport, or nationally significant infrastructure projects, you’ll have the opportunity to influence decisions that create lasting positive impact.

What’s In It for You

At Jacobs, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while working on projects that truly matter.

We offer:

• The opportunity to lead nationally significant infrastructure projects
• Exposure to major clients including National Grid, Environment Agency, National Highways, Network Rail, Water Utilities and more
• A clear pathway for technical and leadership progression

We actively support professional growth and empower our people to expand their expertise, develop new skills, and build rewarding long-term careers.

About the Opportunity

Our Water & Environment business is recognised as a leader in environmental consultancy, delivering innovative environmental assessment and consenting services for major projects across the UK and Europe.

We’re looking for experienced EIA professionals to join our growing Environmental Planning team. In these roles, you’ll lead environmental assessment workstreams, coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams, provide strategic advice to clients, and support the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

Our team works across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Renewable energy and hydrogen
• Water and water resource management
• Utilities and transmission infrastructure
• Rail and transport
• Major development and nationally significant infrastructure projects

You’ll contribute to projects from early strategy and feasibility stages through to consent, delivery and implementation, helping clients achieve their environmental, sustainability and net zero objectives.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Degree or Master's qualification in a relevant environmental, planning or scientific discipline, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable experience delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and environmental coordination for infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of environmental assessment methodologies and environmental legislation
• Experience working within UK consenting and planning regimes, including DCO, Town & Country Planning or similar frameworks
• Client-facing experience with the ability to build trusted relationships and engage effectively with stakeholders
• Strong leadership, communication and project management skills
• Relevant chartership and membership of a professional body such as ISEP, CIWEM or IES, or a commitment to achieve this with Jacobs' support

Why Jacobs?

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Private medical cover and digital GP services
• Professional membership fees and support towards chartership
• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly benefits
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Paid volunteering days and charitable giving opportunities
• A collaborative, supportive and inclusive team culture

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow. We believe diverse perspectives create better outcomes, and we’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you’re looking for the opportunity to lead significant projects, influence environmental outcomes, and accelerate your career within a recognised industry leader, we’d love to hear from you.

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